This wasn't my first choice of image for this card - but some of the links aren't working. This was the only winter one I could get to download. However, I'm glad that happened as I actually really enjoyed working with this lovely bear.

The paper is from a paper pad by MME. The image and sentiment are from Shelly's Images. I don't think they were actually designed to go together but I always find beauty in a snow scene (maybe because we don't actually get any snow where I live and I always see it on beautiful postcards and such!). The snowflake is a die-cut from Memory Box which I embellished with a large gemstone. Colouring is with copic markers BG15, RV10, E02, E000, C2 plus Stickles - Star Dust.

This is my first post as part of the new DT at Crafty Hazelnut's Monthly Christmas Challenge. This challenge is an Anything Christmas challenge - as long as it is a card. What I really love is being organised for Christmas throughout the year so it is not a last minute rush!

I have used a paper from a matstack by DCWV called "The Christmas Combo Matstack". I saw this wen I was shopping for something else and liked that it was a lighter weight paper - far better for posting! I have bordered the papers with silver Peel-Off border stickers. The image is Winters Fairy from Bugaboo Stamps. I have coloured her using copic markers E00, R17, R14, R02, R05, G17, YG17, YG11, Y06.

A nice cheerful New Years card which I wasn't actually going to enter into the Trimgym challenge as it is due to close soon and I still wasn't sure whether I wanted to add anything else to the card. While I was deliberating on that, the winners post came out for the CRAFT Challenge before the end of the challenge ......... so I have hurriedly uploaded it so that it is at least in one current challenge! I'll see if I can find any others too!

I have used a freebie paper from Trimgym for the background which I accented a little with stickles on the larger stars. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps, coloured with copic markers and accented with Stickles - Star Dust. I also have added three large clear rhinestone stars.

I made this and another card for the CRAFT Challenge. I was still deciding whether to add anything more to the other one as the challenge still had 20 hours left to run. Then I saw the winners post come out before the close of the challenge. I decided I would upload them anyway even though they don't even have a chance of winning!!!

I have used a paper from a matstack called Safari which I think suits this image. The image is from Milk Coffee and the sentiment is from Desert Diva. Colouring is with copic markers plus the addition of Distress Marker for faux stitching. I added some ribbon from American Crafts.

This reminds me of my son at the moment. I have to almost drag him outside to get some fresh air - middle of summer and he is in his room playing on his Nintendo!!! I crashed out before it got to midnight but I suspect this is how he looked at midnight:

I discovered from comments while I was away from home that somehow the picture had disappeared. I have re-inserted it into the post and hopefully it will stay there this time!!

The paper that I have used is a recent freebie from Trimgym. I kind of like the symbolism in this - the clock ticking away in the background while the teenager is completely unaware of the time. It is what inspired me to pair the paper and image. The image is from LEJ Designs and coloured with copic markers B45, E00, R17, R14, YR23, C2, E25. The sentiment is from Delicious Doodles. I used a Spellbinder die to cut out the image, added some random faux stitching and then some striped washi tape.

Here in New Zealand, we are currently mid-summer (not that you would know it most of the time!!). The start of the New Year is with the sun shining brightly - hopefully the start of some better weather and a chance to get to the beach!!!

I have used a recent freebie paper from Trimgym for this card. Love the bright cheerful colours. The sentiment is from Delicious Doodles. The image is from Sassy Studio Designs. The colouring is done with copic markers E00, YR23, E18, E15, R17, R14 and faux stitching with Distress Marker - Mustard Seed. I added some lace from my stash and used a Spellbinder Scallop Circle die for the image.

I have edged the card with Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass. I die-cut a couple of snowflakes using a Spellbinder die and used these as masks on the base layer and stippled some Distress Ink - Old Paper around them. Once the masks were removed I had this lovely snowflake effect. The image is from Dilly Beans and coloured with copic markers with a very light layer of Stickles - Star Dust.

I am having so much fun playing with these sketches again! These colours from Annabelles are fun too:

I have used a paper from a paper pad by DCWV called Christmas Combo. The blue one is a left over piece from another card. I used some glittery Christmassy mesh ribbon. The image is from Annabelle Stamps and coloured with copic markers YR02, B05, R59, G82. I raised the image up using some mount tape for a bit more dimension.

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft for the background as well as some wide red mesh ribbon. The image is from Sami Stamps and I added a sentiment from Digi Doodles to it. The colouring is with copic markers with Stickles - Pink over the top of the ribbon. Not quite sure why this colour is called pink as it looks more like burgundy to me! Anyway, back to the card - I have also added three red glitter domes.

I used some papers from a paper pad that came free with a cardmaking magazine. The circle and the oval are the front and reverse of the same paper. I matted using some gold cardstock. I also used gold Peel-Craft border stickers and some gold ribbon to keep the gold theme running through the card. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers and then glitzed up with Stickles - Star Dust. I added three white pearls on some of the dots on the oval shape.

Sunday, 29 December 2013

This is one of the progressive challenges that I joined in during 2013. As long as you use the monthly image, you get e-mailed the image for the next month. I have had some truly delightful images throughout the year and have enjoyed the challenge of creating with them.

The challenge at Papertake Weekly Challenge is to use any past challenge. Because of my love of sketches, I knew that I would want to work from a sketch. I suspect that I will use some of the other sketches from the past year too!

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad. The image is from From The Heart Stamps and has been coloured with copic markers E00, R17, R14, E35, E33, RV23 plus has the addition of Stickles - Star Dust and Glossy Accents.

I used two different mesh ribbons - pink and a wider red. The Happy Holidays ribbon is from American Crafts. Matting is some burgundy cardstock.

Another sketch! I love working with sketches so even though I can choose any past challenge on Papertake Weekly Challenge I seem to be opting for the sketches. Great excuse to use these sketches again!!!

I wouldn't normally work with a combination of blue, green and pink so it has been fun working with these colours. I might go blue and green or blue and pink but not with the third colour. I'm quite pleased with how that combination has turned out.

I used a background paper from MME and then some offcuts from other cards for the smaller pieces. I think the pink one may be a digital paper, the green is from Rosies Studio and the blue is the reverse of the main piece. I added a ribbon from American Crafts. The image is from Flat Friends and is a bit representative of how I am feeling at the moment - mainly hayfever but still a nuisance!

I have used a paper from Rosies Studio for this card. The image is from Just Some Lines and is coloured with copic markers. When I was on holiday back in October I bought some glittery Christmassy mesh ribbon and then couldn't find where I put it. I found it yesterday when I was looking for something else and knew it would go well with this card. I also added some Stickles - Star Dust to the tops of three of the stockings on the backing paper for a bit more interest.

I have made a set of three tags this time so my tag collection gets a good start! I have used three different images from Floppy Latte. The cardstock backings are all offcuts from other projects. Colouring is with copic markers. I have added washi tape to match the cord that I used for each tag.

I rotated the sketch from The Outlawz Challenge to suit my image. When I looked at the sketch, those stars made me think of New Years so that was the kick-start my mojo needed!

I have used a paper from a paper pad. The image is Dress Up Kitty from Digi Darla which I coloured with copic markers E35, E33, E31, YR31, YR02, RV10, G82, BG15 plus faux stitching using Distress Marker - Scattered Straw. The ticket is from Create with TLC. I have added some Stickles - Gold to the points of the stars.

This is the first time that I have entered the Show It Off Party at Create with TLC. Mainly so that I can show a creation with something from Create with TLC!

I decided on a golden touch for this card. The paper is from a Naturals matstack by DCWV. The image as I said above is from The Paper Shelter. I have coloured using copic markers and highlighted with Stickles - Crystal and Gold plus Distress Stickles - Picket Fence. The gold ribbon is some I bought just before Christmas - it is American Crafts brand. I have also added a gold glitter dome (brand unknown) The die is a Spellbinder Labels die.

I have used a paper from a paper pad by DCWV. The image is from Anne's Cards 4 U and coloured with copic markers YR31, E00, Y28, E57, E53 with the addition of Stickles - Gold. The tickets are from Create with TLC. The originals were coloured but my printer is running out of ink and only printing in black at the moment so I added some Y28 over the top to give them a lift.

I used two different embossing folders for this card and then added some white grosgrain ribbon from American Crafts. The image is from Delicious Doodles. I left the image uncoloured and applied Stickles - Star Dust everywhere. I am really thrilled with the effect.

I have used a paper from a Christmas paper pad by MME. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers C0 and 100 with the addition of Ice Stickles - Crystal Ice and Stickles - Frosted Lace. The snowflake die is a Spellbinder die. I cut an embellishment from glitter cardstock using a Marianne's die. The sentiment is from Desert Diva and cut using a Spellbinder Labels die.

I have used some bold papers from Kaisercraft teamed with some yellow mesh ribbon. The image is from My Heart Pieces and coloured with copic markers - YR31, BV04 and some others I forgot to write the numbers down for!!! The sentiment is from Netty's Cards. Matting is yellow metallic paper.

I have used some glitter cardstock from DCWV as the base. The image is from Stamp Fairy and repeated to create the five golden rings. I die-cut several poinsettia flowers and layered them together to create one giant poinsettia - complete with a golden centre thanks to the addition of Stickles - Gold! The sentiment is from Digi Doodles.

I have used some papers from MME matted with silver metallic paper. The image is from QKR Stampede and is coloured with copic markers B000, R59, YG09, Y08. I have added a sentiment from Desert Diva. I used a wide mesh ribbon for texture - this has quite a metallic feel to this one.

I have used papers from a paper pad that came with a magazine. The image is from MelJens Designs Studio and has been coloured with copic markers. The die is a Spellbinder Labels Die. I have added some mesh ribbon for texture, a button from my Mum's button box and used pink metallic paper for matting.

I have used some papers from Bearly Mine Designs for the card. The image is from Digi Stamp Boutique and coloured with copic markers. I made my own embellishments using a Marianne's die and some pink metallic paper. I used that same paper for the matting of the image.

I have used a non-Christmas paper from MME in my favourite colour. The image is from Sassy Studio Designs and coloured with copic markers E00 and YR31 and then highlighted with Stickles - Star Dust and Yellow. I have added some peel-off stickers and also some ornament dies cut using a Spellbinder die and some yellow metallic paper.

I have used left over pieces of paper to create the front - I think the bigger piece is from MME and the smaller from Kaisercraft. The image is from Doodle Pantry and coloured with copic markers. I have added some buttons from my Mum's button box.

I have stippled a background for this card using Distress Inks - Worn Lipstick and Mustard Seed. The matting and striped strip have been cut from a paper by MME. The image and sentiment are from From The Heart Stamps. Colouring is with copic markers Y06, Y02, R02, R05, YG03, YR04, YR02.

I have used a paper from Trimgym for the background of this card. The image is from Eureka Stamps and coloured with copic markers in pinks, aqua and browns. I added some Stickles - Star Dust to some of the pink areas to highlight them.

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft for the background of this card. The image is from QKR Stampede and coloured with copic markers R59, R46, YG06, YG03, C3 plus a few others I forgot to write the numbers down for! The sentiment is a digital sentiment which I printed out and didn't write the source on the back and now I can't find it again.

I added a tree embellishment which I further embellished with some small red pearls.

I have used a paper from Bearly Mine Designs. The image is from Digi Darla and coloured with various blue copic markers plus grey for the cat and Stickles for the hat trim and on the pine needles. The ornament is a Spellbinder die cut from blue felt and embellished with some light blue pearls.

I have used a plain green paper from Provo Craft for the background and red cardstock for matting. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and is coloured with copic markers and Stickles - Star Dust. I have also added some red bling.

I have used a background paper from MME. I have added some gingham washi tape to the left hand side of the card. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers E00, R59, R46, G99 plus Stickles - Star Dust on the wings.

I have also added a flower embellishment with a pearl added to the centre.

I have used a background paper from MME. The image is from Bugaboo Stamps and coloured with copic markers. I added some Stickles - Star Dust to the snow. The image has been matted on to dark blue cardstock.

Sadly, this is the final challenge for the Lady Anne Progressive Challenge. This challenge has run over the past year with two images supplied each month provided you used at least one of the images from the month before. I managed to use both images each month and have had an absolute blast particular as the images differed so greatly each challenge. Here is my final card:

This months sponsor was Oak Pond Creations and one of the images we got to use was the lovely snowman above. I teamed him with some snowflake paper from MME and some matching washi tape. The sentiment is from Desert Diva. Die-cutting is Spellbinders oval and Labels dies. I added some faux stitching using a Distress Marker and some rhinestones

I have used some papers from MME for the background matted with orange cardstock. The image is from Rick St Dennis and coloured with copic markers YR07, YR04, E00, Y06, YG03, B29, BV02, C0, E25, E21, R35. The sentiment is from The Alley Way Stamps. Die-cutting is with Spellbinder rectangle, circle and Labels. I added some of my favourite mesh ribbon too.

I have used a paper from Kaisercraft for the background. The two green papers are offcuts from other cards. I have also used an offcut of black mesh ribbon plus some glitter ribbon from American Crafts. The image is from Delicious Doodles and coloured with copic markers YR02, YR04, R35, E08, E04, E00, E18, E15, E000, YR31. The die-cut is a Spellbinder one.

I have used a background paper from MME. The image is from Ike's World and has been coloured with copic markers YR31, YG06, YG03, C3, R59, B99. I also added some Glossy Accents to the wax on the candles. To complete the card I have added three white pearls.

I kept the snowflake image relatively small and then repeated it to form a background paper. I stippled this with various colours of Distress Inks. I added some black mesh ribbon across the background paper. The main image is the same image from The Alley Way Stamps, this time sized larger. I coloured using a green copic marker and then matted with a scallop circle. Both circles are cut with Spellbinder dies.

I have used a paper from Provo Craft for the background. I have added some red mesh ribbon for texture. The image is from Stitchy Bear and coloured with copic markers plus the addition of Stickles - Pink to add some glitziness to her bodice and hair ties. The sentiment is from Bird's Cards. I used a Distress Marker - Pine Needles to add some faux stitching and also some green pearls.

I have used a paper from Provo Craft for the background. The image is from Milk Coffee and is coloured with copic markers. I have added some stitching around the edge of the Spellbinder die-cut using a Distress Marker - Faded Jeans. I added some organza ribbon, white pearls and a sentiment.